Mike Sanford

Update – road re-opens following fatal crash, Waihola Highway” Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) between Waihola and Milburn has re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed. An investigation into the circumstances of th

Southland’s Josh Burnett has become the first local rider since 1994 to win the Tour of Southland. Burnett (Creation Signs-MitoQ) started the final 77km stage from Winton to Invercargill with a 43sec advantage over Australian Carter Bettles (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast), with leading under 23 ride

Southland’s Josh Burnett has claimed victory in the penultimate stage of the 2022 Tour of Southland to put himself on the verge of a historic win in his home race. Just 77km now stands between Burnett and a win which would see him become the first Southlander to win New Zealand’s most prestigious st

The Balclutha Bridge, on SH1 in Balclutha, will be closed overnight on Wednesday 9 November, Thursday 10 November and Sunday 13 November from 8pm to 6am the following day. The northern approaches to the bridge will be resurfaced with fresh asphalt ahead of summer to provide a smoother journey for ro

Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November. “We will provide a response to fires in affected areas,” says National Commander Russell Wood. “I want to reassure people this strike action wil

Mercury’s GM Portfolio Phil Gibson and Mayor-Elect of Gore District Council Ben Bell, used a yellow spade to celebrate the start of construction of Stage I of Mercury’s $115m Kaiwera wind farm near Gore. The ceremony, attended by Council, community members and landowners formally marked the start of

Once again the Tour of Southland’s Bluff Hill stage has provided plenty of drama and helped to set up a fascinating second half to this year’s race. On a day where the peloton was tested by the weather and rolling terrain before even starting what is arguably New Zealand cycling’s most famous climb,

Invercargill Police have now completed their investigation into a hit and run crash on Marama Avenue, South Otatara on 25 September 2022 that resulted in a 19-year-old man receiving serious injuries. A 22-year-old local man has now been summonsed to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 17 No